Scottish Fold cat in heat

Scottish cats are the best mustachioed friends for humans. They are very clean, calm, and peaceful. Raising and breeding Scottish cats at home is quite an interesting and responsible business, giving great pleasure and requiring the breeder to put a lot of effort, time and expense. The breeder of such cats must be prepared for possible difficulties.

Those who have ever bred Scottish kittens have probably encountered and are aware of the problems encountered in this activity: the death of a pet during or after childbirth; the issue of artificial feeding and care of cat offspring; solving problems associated with the weakening of labor, with pathological childbirth, with making a decision on euthanasia at the birth of kittens with developmental defects; treatment and considerable material costs.

Proper mating of Scottish cats is considered a difficult task, since this species has problematic genes, the consequences of which can only be avoided by choosing the right partner. You need to know exactly and observe the breeding characteristics of Scottish cats.

Scottish cat in heat

A cat of this breed is not an early maturing cat - it matures mainly at the age of 8 to 12 months. But, of course, there are exceptions - in some individuals formal signs of maturation appear at 5-6 months. This phenomenon is caused by genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalance and the banal coincidence of this period with the beginning of spring. Late maturation also occurs. Thus, for the first time this breed may encounter heat in the period from 5 months to 1.5 years.

It often happens that the owner of a Scottish cat does not always notice that the pet has reached puberty. The first signs may be so minor that they can be easily ignored. For example, the animal becomes more talkative and pets more often. Or, on the contrary, not the best character traits appear - harmfulness, capriciousness, aggression. The favorite may not sing songs or raise her butt.

At the very beginning, the Scottish will go into heat for 3-5 days. Over time, the time interval can expand to 10 days. In the middle of the cycle, you should count on the bright manifestations mentioned above.

IMPORTANT: Focusing solely on singing songs is not only impossible, but even dangerous - about 3-5 days after the cat is still in heat, and therefore sterilization is not permissible.

As for frequency, at first the cat may feel the urge to go for a walk once or twice a month. With age, the frequency may decrease to 1-4 times a year. But it is important to understand that the figures indicated are approximate indicators. It all depends on the genetic predisposition, the absence or presence of hormonal imbalances, living conditions and even the pet’s diet. An interesting fact: according to numerous observations, cats that are bred go into heat much less often than those that are not sexually active.

As for discharge, transparent discharge is considered the norm. Bloody ones should alert you. In dogs they are not considered a sign of a problem, but they are not typical for felines. As for attempts to mark the territory, the strite is usually not inclined to do this, but from time to time this can happen. Most often with females.

Separately, it is worth mentioning protracted estrus. How long the period of festivities can normally last was indicated above. However, it happens that a cat becomes restless for more than 10 days. In such a case, there is reason to fear hormonal imbalances, cysts, and tumors. It is also advisable to review the living conditions of the animal.

You need to pay attention to your behavior. So, you should never yell at your pet - it still won’t help, but it will add extra stress to the animal. But talking in a gentle tone and stroking will significantly ease the cat’s condition. You can also try to include drinking chamomile decoction and distraction with games in your pet care.

Calm a cat at home

Experienced owners offer the following options for solving the problem of sexual hunting:

lock the animal in a separate room (but this is not always suitable; often the cat experiences even more stress);
during the period of activity, put the animal under water (preferably warm) for several minutes;
distract your pet by playing: during the period of sexual activity, the cat experiences an excess of energy, which in nature it spends on searching for the cat and mating.

These methods help if one or two heats need to be missed, and in the future the cat is going to be mated with a male.

Advice! If the offspring are not needed at all, then it is better to sterilize the animal, since long and constant abstinence negatively affects the overall health of the animal. The cat develops suppuration in the uterus, and pathologies of the reproductive system may develop.

Folk remedies

Herbal therapy is considered gentle and quite effective.

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To calm a walking pet, people use:

lemon balm;
chamomile;
mint;
motherwort.

A decoction of these herbs, individually or as a complex, is given to the animal twice a day. These methods are considered the safest because they do not contain hormones. Hence the short duration of the impact.

Attention! If herbs are used too often, the animal becomes lethargic and apathetic.

Veterinary methods

If the offspring are not needed at all, then it is better to sterilize the animal.
If the animal is active and folk remedies do not help, veterinary drugs are used. They can act in different ways: change the animal’s hormonal levels, or simply have a calming effect.

The form of release of such medications is very diverse: tablets, injections, suspensions, decoctions and even drops. Many veterinary drugs have side effects, especially when taken chronically.

Before use, you must carefully read the instructions and consult your doctor.

Sedatives and medications

To calm a pet during estrus, veterinary medicine offers various medications.

The most popular means are:

Kot Bayun is a water infusion of soothing herbs. Available in drops in bottles of 10-16 ml. The product is safe, has a calming and analgesic effect.
Fospasim is a homeopathic medicine in drops. Helps your pet survive stress. It is used not only for calming while searching for a cat, but also when moving, before exhibitions and for easily excitable animals.
Stop-intim is a hormonal drug that is recommended for use if you do not plan to get offspring from your cat.
Stop-stress - effective drops of domestic production. Contains calming plant extracts & phenibut. The daily dose is 1 drop per 1 kg of weight. Divide into 2 doses.

Hormonal medications provide high-quality results, but if the strict dosage is not followed, they are harmful to the pet’s health.

Straight mating

The most important thing that a cat owner needs to remember is that early heat is not a reason to start arranging your pet’s personal life. The minimum age suitable for adulthood is 8 months. It’s even better to start knitting a cat from the age of one. Most often, early-ripened individuals are simply not fully prepared to lead adult life, much less for pregnancy and childbirth. Breeders usually breed cats after their second or even third heat.

It is preferable to pay attention to the weight of the animal. It is believed that a straight-eared Scottish animal that has gained 3 kg already has a properly formed body. This means it can be crossed. True, experts still recommend waiting out several heat cycles.

IMPORTANT: The best period for breeding a cat with the highest probability of subsequent fertilization is the 3rd day of estrus.

The first experience of close communication with the opposite sex may well be accompanied by confusion. The cat cannot cope on its own - it is scared, suspicious of attention shown in its direction, and is often aggressive. It is worth noting that this behavior is quite natural.

As you can understand, a lot depends on the cat. Therefore, acquaintance should take place on his territory - the male must persistently court, feel in charge, and confident. As for the cat, for her confidence it is worth placing the usual tray and food nearby. After all, the guest will have to spend some time in the groom’s home. It is naive to believe that close contact will happen quickly - it is possible that the lady will have to be left for several days. After all, a couple definitely needs to get acquainted. It is also possible that after the first contact the cat will not be pregnant, which means she will have to visit several times. It’s impossible to say how many times - everything is very individual.

It is advisable to breed Straits with fold-eared cats - this way you can get healthy offspring, even if they have droopy ears. The fact is that this way it is possible to avoid pathology associated with weakened ear cartilage. However, it is also possible to mix straights with straights.

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Scottish straight cat pregnancy

So, how do you understand that pregnancy has taken place?

Like humans, a pregnant cat suffers from toxicosis. Which means she must be sick.
Pregnancy of a Scottish Straight cat also affects eating habits. The appetite becomes stronger. Food preferences may well change.
Long sleep becomes the norm. The character changes towards apathy.
The nipples become larger and pinker.
The animal naturally becomes fatter. But this becomes noticeable no earlier than the 6th week.

As for the duration of an interesting situation, it is, of course, different and individual. On average, the duration is 60-65 days, sometimes 72 days. However, it all depends on many factors:

The weight of cats - large individuals are prone to overbearing. Miniature ladies weighing up to 3 kg, as a rule, give birth earlier.
Age - so, if the owners did not listen to the recommendations and brought the pet earlier than a year, her unprepared body may give birth too early. In this case, the offspring very often do not survive.
Number of offspring - the more fruits, the faster the expectant mother will give birth.
The cat's health - for example, infection can cause prematurity and miscarriage.

However, a lot also depends on the behavior of the owner. So what not to do:

Provide feeding according to the principle “I will give you what I eat.” Even with pets in their normal state, it is undesirable to do this, because not all the food we like suits them. A pregnant cat needs special care, which necessarily includes a balanced, healthy diet.
Change your diet suddenly. This procedure is stressful for the animal, which a pregnant cat does not need at all. Therefore, if your pet ate natural food before pregnancy, it should be left on the menu.
Perform palpation. Of course, this method will allow you to determine pregnancy much faster and more accurately than indirect signs. However, this procedure is fraught with great risks, and breeders do not advise amateurs to carry it out.
Expose yourself to stress. When experienced breeders care for a pregnant cat, they make sure to provide her with calm living conditions. Moving, contacting new people, even rearranging furniture - all this should be postponed for another time.
Allow walking outside. Fresh air is, of course, wonderful, but it is better to let the cat out on the balcony. Outside the apartment, the chances of catching worms, fleas, ticks or a virus increase significantly.
Allow jumping - even if the cat was previously graceful and agile, do not forget that pregnancy directly affects coordination.

Childbirth: what is important to know

Considering that the duration of pregnancy, as mentioned above, varies, it is important to learn to recognize the signs of labor beginning in advance. So, the first signs of labor include:

In about a week, the expectant mother begins to lick herself more actively than before in the genital area and abdomen.
Within a few days, the cat is actively searching for a place to give birth. At such times, she tends to actively travel through closets and build a nest in blankets.
Character can also change. This is not a necessary condition, but sometimes it happens that a previously calm pet begins to show irritation. This is completely normal - you just need to keep in mind that the cat family may soon be replenished.
But even if the pet showed irritation, about a day before the important event it will begin to follow the owner. This is how the search for support manifests itself.

Speaking about support, I would like to smoothly move on to the topic of proper behavior of the owner:

It is worth providing the cat with a nest in advance. A spacious box with a removable lid and a side slot for entry and exit is ideal for this purpose. Or you can go to a store with goods for animals and ask to see special houses for childbirth. The inside of the nest must be covered with something warm and disposable diapers. You need to place the nest in some very quiet and peaceful place, away from drafts.
Just like for humans, childbirth is stressful for animals. Especially the first ones, when many cats don’t even understand what’s happening to them. In such cases, the owner needs to talk to the cat and stroke it.
Be sure to stock up on a good veterinarian coordinator in advance. No one has canceled the complications, and you can’t do it on your own.
Usually the cat itself cleans the newborn’s nose and mouth, but sometimes it forgets to do this or is distracted by other kittens. In this case, the owner must clean everything himself using microenemas and napkins. Sometimes it becomes necessary to break the water bubble - this is where scissors come in handy. It is advisable to manage it within 30 seconds after the baby is born.

Sterilization and castration of representatives of the breed

It’s worth saying right away that these procedures are most often safe. In the event that a good doctor is chosen and the animal has no contraindications such as a weak heart. When can a Scottish cat be spayed and neutered?

It is preferable to sterilize before a year - at the age of 8-11 months. During this period, the cat can already be considered mature, but at the same time it is still very young, which means it will tolerate anesthesia and surgery well. Separately, it is worth noting that during estrus, operations are strictly contraindicated. At this moment, a lot of blood flows to the genitals, so various manipulations with them in most cases can lead to heavy blood loss.
A cat is most often castrated at 7 months. He can already be considered mature, but at the same time he has not yet felt the pull towards adulthood. If you have managed to feel it, then some probability that it will be harmful even after the operation remains. After 5 years, castration is also possible, but the risks of complications increase.

When preparing for surgery, you need to consider the following:

Parasites must be driven away before surgery. If it seems that they are not there, it is still worth carrying out prevention.
Claws should also be trimmed in advance. Sometimes the animal injures itself during the postoperative period.
Vaccination must be carried out not just in advance, but at least 3 weeks before sterilization or castration.
Medicines are not the best thing to give an animal before an important event. Combining medications with anesthesia sometimes leads to unpredictable results.
Experts advise not to bathe your cat 2 weeks before and 3 weeks after surgery. She has already suffered a lot of stress, so she clearly doesn’t need another one.
If the cat is over 5 years old, it is a good idea to check it for its general health.
You should not feed the animal approximately 8-10 hours before surgery. But it is better to clarify this information with a veterinarian - data may vary depending on the individual condition of the patient.

Often the owner of a mustachioed pet is lost when first faced with the nuances of the sexual life of his ward. I would like to hope that this article helped answer some questions.

Breeding any breed of cat requires deep knowledge of the owners about mating. Thus, mating Scottish Fold cats requires the correct implementation of several stages: choosing a partner, preparation and the procedure itself. All this will be discussed in detail below.

Time and age for mating

Mating of fold-eared cats occurs only when the female has reached puberty. This breed reaches puberty at the age of 10 months. But the first time this event usually occurs at the age of 1.5 years. It is at this age that the animal becomes physically and mentally ready for motherhood.

It is worth noting that early mating can cause the following phenomena:

development of various pathologies in fetuses;
death of offspring;
difficult birth.

In males, early breeding can cause a shortening of the fertile period.

In females of this breed, the first heat usually occurs at one year of age. However, mating is not carried out at this age. The best solution would be to wait until the second or third heat. Representatives of the Scottish Fold breed are ready for mating only during the period of estrus. The duration of this period is 4–6 days.

Males are always ready to mate. At the same time, the peak of their activity occurs in the spring. Readiness for mating is signaled by changes in the cat’s behavior: the animal becomes irritable, “marks” corners in the house, and loses its appetite.

For mating, the cat is brought to the cat. The optimal time for this is the second day of estrus. The most effective time for mating is considered to be 3–4 days. One day is given to the animals to get to know each other. The female must get used to the new territory and the male.

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Does cat breed affect estrus?

The breed of cat affects the duration of estrus and mating ability. In many cats, the first discharge can be observed at the age of 9 months, but readiness for mating comes a little later.

Through repeated trial and error, owners of expensive cat breeds have determined that during the first heat the cat is not ready to mate with a male. Pregnancy may occur, but there may be a difficult birth or stillborn babies may be born.

Which partner to choose

To get good offspring from a cat of this breed, you need to know the mating rules for this breed. The main thing you need to know here is who you can breed a Scottish Fold cat with.

It should be noted that in this breed there are animals of two varieties:

lop-eared, which have curled ears. During their lifetime, such pets may experience slight straightening of their ears;
straight-eared, which have erect ears. Throughout life, the ears of such animals may bend slightly.

Despite the fact that the appearance of cats of two varieties may undergo some changes, which will make them look very similar to each other, this point must be taken into account when mating. Changing the shape of the ears does not change the animal’s belonging to one or another subspecies, but can have a negative impact on the offspring.

Only straight-eared and lop-eared dogs can be brought together. Such crossing will produce genetically healthy offspring. In this case, some of the kittens will have straight ears, and the other half will have fold ears. However, it is difficult to accurately predict how many kittens and what type will be born.

It is not recommended to mix Scottish Folds with outbred animals or representatives of other breeds. Otherwise, the offspring may appear sick or with pathology.

It is strictly forbidden to breed Scots with the following breeds:

fold-eared with fold-eared, since the offspring will have a defect in cartilage tissue. The pathology is especially noticeable on the extremities;
with exotics or British. There may be problems with the spine (vertebral fusion).

How to find a suitable cat to mate with a Scottish Fold cat in order to get healthy offspring? You need to contact the breeder from whom the cat was purchased. You can also go to a specialist at a specialized nursery.

You can find a mating partner yourself using an advertisement. However, here you should be careful and choose only those animals whose breed is documented. It is better to give preference to an experienced cat.

How to choose the right cat for mating

Which cat can you breed a Scottish girl with? Exclusively with Scottish! The principle here is the opposite: a female fold needs to find a Scottish straight-eared cat to mate with, and a straight-eared cat needs to find a fold-eared male.

Scottish Straight breeding should be carried out with Scottish Folds or Highland Folds;
Scottish Folds can be bred with Scottish Straights or Highland Straights.

The cat for mating must be experienced, especially if mating is taking place for the first time. If you are looking for him through advertisements, be sure to ask the cat’s owners to provide all documents confirming the breed, title and availability of all necessary vaccinations.

Preparing for the event

In order for mating to be successful the first and any subsequent time, you need to properly prepare for it. Both animals are pre-treated for parasites, including worms. It is advisable to vaccinate the male against diseases such as chlamydia and rabies.

When a breeding partner has been selected and mating dates have been approximately determined, the premises are prepared. The room in which the Scotsman will be with the cat must be dry, bright, clean and spacious. It must be warm inside.

Copulation of pets can last several days. Therefore, the cat should be packed for the trip. She must come to visit her partner with her property: bowls for water and food, a tray with filler, food, toys, etc. Due to the fact that the female often shows aggressiveness, she needs to trim her claws before mating. These are the main conditions for successful mating.

When a Scottish Fold cat is in heat (first day), she is taken to the cat. Before mating, you need to check the male and female cat again for the presence or absence of discharge from the eyes, nose or ears, or dandruff. Pets must have sufficient body weight. If deviations from the norm are detected, the mating is postponed. A domestic cat usually covers a female 14 times during the day. After a few days the cat loses interest in him.

What to do to prevent the cat from asking the cat: what product to choose?

If you care about the health and peace of your cat and want your pet to show affection only when mating is necessary, the right solution would be to use drugs to regulate sexual heat.

Many breeders and cat owners use the modern drug Gestrenol to solve problems associated with sexual heat in pets and prevent unwanted pregnancy. You can use this drug starting from your pet’s second heat.

The mating process and possible problems

In order to correctly cross animals of this breed, you need to know how the mating process is carried out. When meeting, the cat is placed close to the cat - approximately at a distance of 1 m. Periodically, he makes attempts to get closer. However, he receives a growl and hiss in response. At the same time, the male pretends that he is not interested in the guest.

The cat, in turn, begins to meow invitingly and also rolls on the floor. But if the cat tries to get closer, the female shows aggression. This continues several times until the cat stops hissing. Then the male, approaching the female, grabs her by the withers with his teeth and climbs on top. If the cat agrees, it raises its butt and moves its tail to the side. If the guest changes her mind, she lowers her tail.

Sexual intercourse in cats lasts about 5–10 seconds and ends with ejaculation. At the same time, the cat may squeal. The male jumps away from her and begins to lick her. The female falls on her back and rolls around.

Mating occurs until one animal gets tired of this action. This usually happens within 2–3 days. Sometimes, in order for a cat to become pregnant, mating is carried out several times.

During mating, the following problems may arise:

the guest simply does not let the cat near. Additional stroking of the abdomen, back and areas near the external genitalia can help. Rarely, a probe is inserted into the vagina;
the cat shows no interest in the guest. In this case, another partner is selected;
throwing a cat on its side during mating. The solution to the problem is to hold the animal during mating;
prolonged cat aggression. In this case, the female needs to be given more time to get to know her partner.

As you can see, crossing fold-eared cats has its own nuances, which you should definitely remember if you want to get healthy and purebred offspring.

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If you plan to get offspring, then you need to endure the first 2-3 heats until the animal matures.

How to calmly cope with heat:

If your pet is very active and aggressive during heat, you can give her soothing drops
Suprastin can be used, it relieves swelling and reduces pain in the genital organs of the animal
Homeopathic medicines and pheromones have proven themselves well
Distract your animal with games
Reduce food and give more water
To prevent your pet from disturbing your sleep, lock him in the bathroom and place your favorite rug on the washing machine. Don't forget to put water
If you do not mate after 3 heats, the cat may develop endometritis or mammary cancer.
If you get an animal as a "cushion", sterilize it

Mating with a neutered cat will lead to nothing. Your pet will still be worried. The female does not need sexual contact, but childbirth. Only after them does she calm down.

Calming a cat during heat
As you can see, being the owner of a purebred cat is not at all easy. You must immediately decide for what purpose you need the animal. If you do not plan to raise offspring, sterilize the animal.

At what age should you start mating?

A cat's puberty begins at 8 months of age, which is when the animal begins its first heat. Nevertheless, the most acceptable age for mating is considered to be 1.5 years; it is at this age that you can breed a Scottish cat for the first time without compromising its health.

Veterinarians do not recommend mating animals if the cats are in heat for the first time. All continuing signs of estrus are extremely unpleasant for the animal; the cat may develop a nervous breakdown and depression. A female can be paired with a male during her third or fourth heat.

If Scottish Fold cats are mated before one and a half years of age, this can cause difficult births, pathologies in the kitten, and even the death of the cub. For males who are not ready for fertilization, early mating threatens the development of infertility, so it is better to wait until the pet is physically mature.

Estrus in cats lasts several days. How many days a Scottish cat walks depends on its individual characteristics. But in any case, 2-3 days of estrus are considered optimal for conception.

Cats go for walks 2 times a year. Usually the mating season occurs in early spring, but a cat can go on a spree in winter. Also, estrus occurs in late summer and early autumn.

A Bengal cat is in heat

Features of estrus in a Bengal:

Readiness for “covering” occurs from 5 to 8 months of life
The first mating should be carried out after 3 heats
The frequency of estrus is once every 2-3 months
If there is no mating, the animal bleeds every 2 weeks
Duration of estrus 5-8 days

A Bengal cat is in heat

How to breed Scottish cats

To understand what day of heat and with whom you can breed a Scottish pet, you need to study the rules of their breeding:

Mating of a Scottish Fold or Straight should take place around the third day of estrus. The knitting process itself takes 2-3 days.

In order for the mating to be successful, it is advisable to prepare a place, a fenced-in space, from where the Scottish Fold cannot escape. This is important if the pets will mate for the first time.

Animals become interested in each other within a couple of days, during which time approximately 10-15 close contacts with the cat can occur.

Ovulation in a female occurs directly during intercourse and its quality, and therefore the likelihood of becoming pregnant, directly depends on the experience and behavior of the cat with whom she was mated.

It is important to remember that you cannot cross a fold-eared cat with a fold-eared cat. The Scottish Fold cat can only be bred with the Scottish Straight breed.

The reason is that the lop ear gene not only causes the ears to droop, but also weakens the cartilage in the body and tail of the animal. Such mating can produce very weak babies.

Therefore, folds must be mated with straight-eared cats in order to dilute the fold-eared gene. Only in this case is guaranteed healthy offspring without pathologies of the musculoskeletal frame.

What difficulties might there be?

Mating is not always successful. There are a number of reasons why the desired pregnancy never occurs. Usually, the owners of the female simply need to conclude an agreement, make a payment and bring the cat for mating, while the owners of the cat must know all the features of mating and proper fertilization of the Scots.

The most common problem is when the female does not allow the cat to approach. In this case, the cat's owners can stimulate the female's arousal process by stroking her in the genital area, as well as on the back and sides. Sometimes special medications are required to induce ovulation. The third option is to replace the male with a more experienced, persistent, but delicate one.

The opposite situation happens - the cat does not approach the cat. He might just not like her. The cause may also be the groom’s childhood psychological trauma. If he was offended by a cat of a similar color as a kitten, then he may avoid them on a subconscious level. All that remains is to change the partner.

The Scottish woman falls on her side during intercourse and, accordingly, takes the wrong pose for crossing. Sexual intercourse in this case is practically impossible, especially if the male is not experienced. To help fertilization, the owner can hold the girl during the act, providing a comfortable position for conceiving offspring.

If the pet was unable to overcome the stressful situation, she may stop estrus.

What is the owner of the male responsible for?

According to all the rules, before mating, an agreement is concluded with the owner of the male, which indicates the timing of mating, the price and the guarantee of pregnancy. If it does not occur, then the owner should be ready to conduct an additional 1-2 matings for free.

You should know some rules that make mating safe from a physical and psychological point of view.

Usually the date takes place on the cat’s territory, so its owner needs to set up a mating area; it is better to allocate a separate room.
If partners show aggression, it is worth postponing mating actions; they need time to courtship and get used to each other.
The cat owner must control the situation and, if necessary, help the animals get closer. In particular, he must control the cat's posture.

What to do and when to knit?

While the kitten is small, the owner does not think about sterilization or castration. But there comes a time when it is necessary to determine whether offspring are needed. If you have doubts about the thoroughbred of an animal, it is better to consult with specialists. When the offspring is undesirable, you need to contact a veterinary clinic for castration or sterilization. These methods are safer, eliminating the sexual needs of animals with medicine. If you plan to have offspring, the owner should know that physiological and puberty are two different concepts. Cats mature early, but mating can be planned when she reaches 12 months of age. The fertile age of cats lasts up to 8-9 years, then during the transition period, estrus may be present, but she simply will not be able to bear and give birth to healthy offspring.

How long does pregnancy last in Scottish cats?

The pregnancy of a Scottish cat usually lasts 65 days with deviations of 1-2 days. Therefore, the answer to the question of how long pregnant Scottish women walk is this: the normal gestation period for cats is from 63 to 67 days.

To calculate the exact gestational age of a Scottish cat, you need to know the mating date, the first day is counted from it.

Signs of pregnancy should be considered:

a pregnant individual gains weight and becomes round;
vomiting may occur in the morning;
often when a cat bears kittens, she becomes apathetic, lethargic and depressed;
There are changes in the appetite of pregnant cats, they begin to eat more.

All these signs appear by the third week; they are caused by a general change in hormonal levels in the pet’s body, especially if everything is happening for the first time for her.

It is important to pay attention: for the birth of healthy offspring, it is necessary to provide the pregnant woman with maximum comfort. During pregnancy, the animal needs to take vitamins for pregnant cats and eat well.

To make sure that your Scottish Fold cat's pregnancy is progressing normally, you should take your cat to the veterinarian at least twice from the moment she becomes pregnant.

How does estrus occur in fold-eared cats?

The duration of estrus and behavior depend on the individual. Folds usually behave actively during the period of readiness for mating. They scream and can roll on the floor. It is advisable to find a “groom” for your pet at the age of 12 months. The duration of estrus is 3-7 days. Most often, estrus repeats once every 2 weeks.

If the animal has offspring, then the cat is ready for re-mating a month after stopping breastfeeding.

estrus in fold-eared cats

Childbirth among Scots

Let's look at when and how labor begins in a Scottish Fold cat. The first signs of labor in a cat are brownish vaginal discharge.

The behavior of a cat often changes before giving birth: the animal is looking for a place (nest) to give birth, screaming and making attempts, especially if the Scottish female gives birth to kittens for the first time. In such a situation, it is worth staying close to the cat, calming it down and caressing it, and if necessary, helping, delivering the cat’s birth. Kittens are born head first.

Newborn kittens weigh about 100 grams and are a bubble filled with light yellow liquid. After the kittens are born, the mother chews this bladder, releases the cub and licks it to cleanse the lungs. You can help her with this by suctioning the fluid from her nose with an enema while the female gives birth to other kittens.

Kittens come out at intervals that last about 20 minutes, however, the cat can independently increase the duration of labor and delay the appearance of the babies and carry them for another day if something does not suit her or frightens her. After the young mother has been able to give birth to a kitten, the afterbirth comes out.

A Scottish cat will give birth to approximately 2 to 4 kittens the first time, but in general they will give birth to 1 to 8 kittens.

Kittens open their eyes a week after birth. All Scottish kittens are born with straight ears, and only at 3 weeks of age should you pay attention to the ears; in folds, they begin to droop.

When to castrate a Scottish Fold cat

Very often, a furry friend is created without the goal of breeding it. Having reached puberty, cats begin to mark their territory, and to avoid this, they are castrated. The question arises at what age can one be castrated? This should not be delayed.

It is optimal to castrate a Scottish cat at 7-9 months. If the operation is not performed in time, the mature kitten will experience discomfort from the inability to satisfy its natural desires.

A Scottish Fold cat should be castrated in a specialized clinic, regardless of how many months the procedure is performed. Castration of a cat takes place quite quickly, however, it must be performed under general anesthesia. During the operation, incisions are made in the male's scrotum and, using clamps on the spermatic cords, the testicles are removed.

No special care is required for your pet after surgery. However, care must be taken to ensure that the cat does not lick the wounds and thereby tear the stitches; this can harm the pet’s health.

Estrus in British breed cats

Features of estrus in a British woman:

Begins to flow at the age of 8-9 months
The period between oestrus is 20 days
Cat has been leaking for 8 days
Mating should be done between 12-24 months of age.
If you don't plan to mate your cat, have her spayed.

Estrus in British breed cats